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BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR HURRICANE PRRPAR_EDNESS WEEK
2009
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, during the last decade, North Carolina was struck by seven hurricanes, six tropical storms and
seven tropical depressions; and
WHEREAS, every county in North Carolina has felt the disastrous impacts from these tropical systems;
and
WHEREAS, this year marks the I Oth anniversary of Hurricane Floyd, which remains the state's most
devastating and costliest storm in recent history in which 52 citizens died, thousands were left homeless and the
state suffered more than $6 billion in damages; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina is the second most vulnerable state to hurricanes and feels the it11pacts from
hurricanes and tropical stom1s nearly every year; and
WHEREAS, hurricanes and tropical storms bring life threatening hazards of flooding, storm surges,
destructive winds, tornadoes and landslides to the state; and
WHEREAS, insurance companies suggest citizens review and update their homeowners insurance policy
and make sure it includes coverage for accidental damage and natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, citizens should prepare their personal emergency supply kit to use at home or during an
evacuation with enough food and water to sustain them and their families for three to seven days or longer, and
should know their evacuation routes and comply with local and state authorities when asked to evacuate; and
WHEREAS, flooding claims lives every year, usually when motorists attempt to drive through flooded
roadways, and
WHEREAS, citizens are encouraged to get involved by contacting their local Citizen Corps Council to
learn what efforts their communities are taking to prepare for hurricane season, and learn how they can help; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service, the state Division of Emergency Management and local
government officials all work together before and tluring a hurricane or tropical storm to reduce the dangers posed
to lives and property and provide a quick, effective response to these storms; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Hurricane Preparedness Week by orth Carolinians provides better
protection from the dangers of hurricanes and tropical storms;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim the
week of May 24-30, as "HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK" in North Carolina. 1 encourage all North
Carolinians to participate in · by assembling their .family preparedness kits and updating their
emergency plans.
Carolina at the Capitol i
the Independence of the
BEVERLY EA YES PERDUE
set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Notih
day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine, and of
ca the two hundred and thirty-third.

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR HURRICANE PRRPAR_EDNESS WEEK
2009
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, during the last decade, North Carolina was struck by seven hurricanes, six tropical storms and
seven tropical depressions; and
WHEREAS, every county in North Carolina has felt the disastrous impacts from these tropical systems;
and
WHEREAS, this year marks the I Oth anniversary of Hurricane Floyd, which remains the state's most
devastating and costliest storm in recent history in which 52 citizens died, thousands were left homeless and the
state suffered more than $6 billion in damages; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina is the second most vulnerable state to hurricanes and feels the it11pacts from
hurricanes and tropical stom1s nearly every year; and
WHEREAS, hurricanes and tropical storms bring life threatening hazards of flooding, storm surges,
destructive winds, tornadoes and landslides to the state; and
WHEREAS, insurance companies suggest citizens review and update their homeowners insurance policy
and make sure it includes coverage for accidental damage and natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, citizens should prepare their personal emergency supply kit to use at home or during an
evacuation with enough food and water to sustain them and their families for three to seven days or longer, and
should know their evacuation routes and comply with local and state authorities when asked to evacuate; and
WHEREAS, flooding claims lives every year, usually when motorists attempt to drive through flooded
roadways, and
WHEREAS, citizens are encouraged to get involved by contacting their local Citizen Corps Council to
learn what efforts their communities are taking to prepare for hurricane season, and learn how they can help; and
WHEREAS, the National Weather Service, the state Division of Emergency Management and local
government officials all work together before and tluring a hurricane or tropical storm to reduce the dangers posed
to lives and property and provide a quick, effective response to these storms; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Hurricane Preparedness Week by orth Carolinians provides better
protection from the dangers of hurricanes and tropical storms;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim the
week of May 24-30, as "HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK" in North Carolina. 1 encourage all North
Carolinians to participate in · by assembling their .family preparedness kits and updating their
emergency plans.
Carolina at the Capitol i
the Independence of the
BEVERLY EA YES PERDUE
set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Notih
day of May in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine, and of
ca the two hundred and thirty-third.